Artwork
George Damer, Viscount Milton
George Damer, Viscount Milton is an oil painting by Thomas Beach. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Thomas Beach in 1798, is a portrait of George Damer, Viscount Milton. It is part of the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, George Damer, is depicted wearing a green military-style jacket with gold buttons and epaulets, and a black hat adorned with feathers. He stands against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, suggesting a formal or official portrait.
Technique & Style
The artist, trained under Sir Joshua Reynolds, used oil paint to achieve a detailed and lifelike representation of the subject, characteristic of his portraiture style.
History & Provenance
George Damer held the title of 2nd Earl of Dorchester, indicating his aristocratic status at the time of the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Beach (1738 – 17 December 1806) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and studied under Sir Joshua Reynolds.
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